The National tribune., 1887-08-25


thai their rglus shall be respected which they
acquired by four years ~ toll aud danger. We
have now one OF the finest halls in Northwestern
ONO. having rcpapercd. rccarpeled aud rescnted
about $40. Ne NOW number lO2, in good standing,
and nearly every man with an application IN las
pocket.
PENNSYLVANIA
Col. Ellsworth Post. No. 209. Scottdale. unani-
mous,y Endorsed the proposed pension bill
The GAR Military Eucempmont which begins
al browns Grove, Scutidale, Aug y, promises 10
b. great event The Adjutait General of the
State has been kind enough 10 lend the boys III
blue all The tents etc. they may need for the occ-
sion novel aud interesting program will be
gwen each day. Skirmishing. picket firing, chsrg-
lng fort by infantry. etc. Grand engagement on
Saturday afternoon between artillery and infantry,
aud on Saturday night grand old-iashioned Camp
fire viii Ice held around which viii be gathered
such distinguished old veterans as Col. John A.
Dansz, Col. Chill Hazard. Maj Harper, depart
ment Commander Rev. J. q. Core. Mai William
Jordan. 4. j. Stewart Assistant djuAnt- General,
anu hundreds Of old yctcrns. On Sabbath. rellg-
lous services VIII lac held at which Col banks and
Rev, Core will of iaie az the morning aad alter
noon services. Every person Is cordially invited
10 come ench evening aud ON sabbath day. Az
old soldiers who wish 10 10 into camp VIII he iur
n,sled tents, aud appIicaton Tor The same Should
be made NJ once 10 :. g Stevenson, Chairman Com
mitiec, or ! q. Anderson. Commander. Arrange
ncnis have been completed with the gas company
ior thc laying of pipes and the camp Mill be beau
tllul AT night win a large number o! natural gas
lights.
IL, H. Davis. Erie: The following blt OF inOftta-
tion IN regard 10 one Jacob 30 II, who received
the appointment OF Superintendent of our Lew
6Vter"IncUt building AT u per dAN, !. mace pun
Tic through the columns of The NATIONAL lRIB-
UFE in order that i;s l.25p,G1O readers may know
what kind Of iuun he is. On July Is, lsss, Com
rnde Thomas 4. Guycr was accidentally killed ON
TIC J.. = a Nj. :. kniiread. whiie IN line OF duty,
ana as az tAc tuig inovbea 10 THIS man 10 a small
amount FOR rent. He heard Of the accident before
the dreadful ndngs were carried - The widow aud
hUr i've fathefless children. and off he goes ON
4 IL reno demanded
ltcr. She paid HIM - ana retained - 10 pas GA ber
sSHlnE- macllne, aud because she did MOI give HIM
more he mad aud went away, returning
shortly md threatening 10 get landlords warrant
and set them Out iu the street. There being lew
c"uIrades present they raised $40, which they gave
han lu order 10 keep hm from putting IN eNecu-
tiou his threat. Yes comrades OF the Grand Amy,
at the time when our country needed men 10 fight
her battles this cownrdly creature made oath, in
order To avoid the draft, that lac could not Tell
co~ irom "A horse across tic street Mlll the Gov
erument keep ln lts employ man Of tins kind?
God forbid Posts 46l and O., 10y resolutions adopt
ed, unanimously condemn his actions. la contrast
10 this man let me mention the name of Comrade
John Taylor. Gu rteTmuster General, "A r., who,
seeing a briel telegraplc account OF the occur
rcncc wrote "A letter TO Commander C. j. Williams,
of Post s64 Enclosing Go ~ hs Offering toward
ssling tIs needy and deserving family let others
follow his example.
Tie following n the resolution adopted by Rob
ert Wainwright Post No. aO3.
Whereas Gomrade Thomas l.. Guyer, who was
accidentally killed July 49, on the l.. . a Nj. ;.
Railroad while ia the line Of duty. and WAS al the
time indebted 10 Jacob Bootz for small
amount o. rent: Therefore, be il
RcSOiUod That we unanimously condemn the ac-
ton OF SAID Jacob Bootz an endeavoring 10 distress
the poor widow twho WAS just CA the eve of again
! becoming a molher) and four faiherless children
10y threatening 10 Issue landlords warrant, and
would have done 80 had not Post 46i come TO their
relief
Resolved That il Is the opinion Of this Post that
a man of such unieeliHg action TO the family of a
gallant soldier ls unworthy To be ln the employ of
the Government, and that we would ask for the
removal from lie ser.ioe 81 one who could 30 insult
! the family Of one of is defenders.
Al The regular meeIing Of Strong Vincent Post
Mt their hall on Monday evening. Aug. 8, the ac-
ton Of sister Post AGA. ia their resolution OF
censuTe al one Jacob Bootz were fully Endorsed
by unanimous vote.
Cty Solicitor Charles f. Warwick, Of Philadel-
phia, presented with handsomely framed
aud beautifully -engrossed set Of resolutions by
Anna M. Ross Posi-, No. "a, on Monday evening,
Aug. 10. during Hn open Campfire. The IesOlu-
tons were presented Ia recognition OF the valuable
services rendered 10y him TO The Post ou Memorial
Day orator. The presentation speech WIS made
/ 10y James u. Holt. Past Commander, and the So
llcItor responded Ina fitting manner. The resolu-
lions artislioa.iy and handsomely DONE aud
show that the artist, Capt. Hamilton, IL familiar
with his work. The remainder al The evening WAS
consumed by informal addresses and music by
comrades.
Mnllum p. Bolton is now acting as Commander
/ OF Post No. 81, al Ihurlow, vice II. III. Wood.
The Commander n- & hief has Informed the De-
partment Commander that a cordial invitation has
been extended To the Grand Army OF the Republic
tB participate GhC C-lebrstlOl AT Pnliadt pima
the 18Th, l6th and l7th days OF September of the
Centennial of the adoption of the Constitution OF
the United States. This n occasion of inter
el 10 tile veterans Of the late war. who fought for
the preservation of the Union aud Government cs-
/ t4tb,Ished by Thai historic work. ID should be oi
double interest 10 tic veterans Of this Department;
Tor. ike. its glorious predecessor, the Declaration
OF Independence, the Constitution was framed aud
| published 40 the world on The soil Of noble
| Commonwealth. For these reasons, aud at the
urgent request OF many comrades. the Department
Commander accepts the invitation, and invites the
| Posts of this Department 10 meet la Phlade pha
| on tie morning Of September &C. which has been
designated Military Day, 10 constitute division
! in lhe military parade. For organized bodies II
I rate Of one cent per mile each way, for % on
more travelling ON one ticket, has been agreed upon
/ by the railroad companies Arrangements viii bt
| made 10 have the Grand Army division form al
! about ] y. IA. Posts iu the vicinity of Phiiadel
| pima intending 10 pariic pate should advise these
headquarters not later than sept. no. 10 he as
signed proper position Ia line. Arrangements
have been made TO make contributions 10 Post.
paTading 10 assist la detray ing expenses. Junior
Vice Commander-n-ChefE Edgar Allen viii repre-
| sent National Headquarters ln the parade. The
Cavalry Post. no. IS. of Philadelphia. expect tS
turn out over 100 mounted men. They will prob
ably act escort 10 Tie Department Commander
Ca the lSth lust Post No 5is. Of Williamsburg
gave a public eniertainmeit for The benefit Of IL
relief fund. The result was in every manner en-
tire > satisfactory 10 the Post
Post 81 j. anxiousy awaiting a promised WISH
from the Junior Vice Department Commander
lie las promised 10 be with them the 3lst.
j. X. Taylor Post, 70. ls2. OF bethlehem, haas pre-
scented A. j. sellers oi Meade Post of Philadelphia
with AN engfOhcd sc OF resolutions Tor his services
orator ON Memorial Day.
The Delegates badge from this Department &,
the National EnoampgDeut will be similar TO Ga,
one last year. with the exception oil additona
bar, containing The nHne 81. Louis. 1887"
A. yet no definite arrangement has been made
by the Trunk Lines as 10 rate OF fare TO ST. Louis
from points east Of Fitlsburg aud Erie. during tin
National IsHcampmenl As soon AR the matter i
4 determined prompt announcement OF same will bl
made ia General Orders n H. Intended that la
Pennsylvania delegation will start on Sept. "a
The Naval Post gave an excursion 10 WOODLAND
Beach last Thursday. The same Post has dc
clded 10 tan Out on Grand Army Day aud durinl
tIe Centennial exercises. On Tuesday Post IL
! gave an excursion 10 thc same place.
Ia an order just issued Department Commando
HHtpcrsGys: I" The Depart uent Commander cheer
fully complies with the request Of the Commission
eTs appointed by the Governor 81 Pcnnsyl yania &
erccl monuments. 10 designate the positions {
Pennsylvania commands on the battlefield Of Get
tysburg 20 make the following announcement
The Commissioners met al Harrisburg on the Sd {
; August. and organized boy elcctng Gen John 1
Taylor, of lteedssil le MiiIlin Co.. President AN
Maj. Samuel Harper, Of littsbuEg, Secretary
| Among other things circular WAS adopted, ad
dressed 10 tie survivors Of all Pennsylvania con
Dauds which participated in the battle, a copy {
which ls Enclosed herewith, aud will DC read wit
this order. Under The law n committee OF five froi
each command should cooperate with the Con
: mission and ID H. that The survivors
an association in order that such committee be al
' pointed The work deNolycd upon the COmnIi
Z hiOu - one OF considerable magnitude and must 1
done within limited time: hence BrofuDt atfiu
the part of those interested highly inpoftaIl
. Associations should lac formed al once where the
do not eKisl, and such already formed shOul
meet without delay and Cooperate with the Con
Z ! mission, ar provided by the act Of Assembly II
act Of Assembly referred 90 WINS published ia ia
: ia General Orders No. 49, C. =. dated June IS 1857
/. The next messing of the Commission Will be he